The Mindbodygreen Podcast

“Disease and pain aren't our enemies. Our job is not to get rid of them but to learn from them," says Gladys McGarey, M.D. Gladys, a 102-year-old board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins us to discuss all of her her tried-and-true secrets for longevity, plus: - Gladys’ personal & professional background (~02:13) - Why longevity doesn’t have to be complicated (~07:48) - Gladys’ six pillars of longevity (~09:29) - The power of mindset for longevity (~14:01) - How to overcome pain & trauma (~18:35) - How Gladys defines health (~20:14) - The connection between spirituality & healing (~22:35) - How we can overcome the loneliness epidemic (~24:15) - How lack of purpose sabotages your health (~27:52) - How Gladys overcomes adversity (~30:11) - What we should all do more of to live healthier lives (~31:40) - How to find your purpose (~34:18) - One thing everyone should do to promote longevity (~37:19) - What advice Gladys would give her younger self (~37:59) - What Gladys eats in a day (~38:50) - How Gladys